Trancoso

Tales of Trancoso

Trancoso was isolated for centuries before its rediscovery by hippies and artists in the 1970's. The culture here is unique and people one-of-a-kind, as these local stories, traditions and events reveal.

Capoeira is key to the Bahian cultural identity. With Uxua's support the past ten years, Mestre Diney teaches local kids the traditional Afro-Brazilian dance inspired by martial arts. Every two years we celebrate together the international congress of Capoeira Sul da Bahia, next edition in July 2020

We present the vibrant music and traditions of February's Festival of Saint Blaze (Festa de Sáo Brás) through the eyes of director Cisma, with contributions from friends he made among elders of Trancoso's native community

This one makes us very proud. Big thanks to the Virtuoso Network for nominating UXUA for the 3rd consecutive year for a Sustainable Tourism Leadership Award. UXUA is one of 5 hotels chosen from over 1700 across the world in 100 different countries

February 2nd is the day of Iemanjá, the goddess of the sea. This beautiful, native celebration in Trancoso is one of the most authentic forms of cultural expression one can witness in Bahia, and is always a highlight of our summer

Anyone unfamiliar with the tradition of the Festa Do Boi (Festival of the Bull) might be surprised to see what appears to be a giant bull running through Trancoso’s Quadrado chased by (and chasing) children. But this is local tradition, a much-loved one

We're serving homemade, traditional delicacies in the Quadrado each evening this week as part of the local Festa Junina (June Festival). All the proceeds benefit Despertar, a local charity providing teaching opportunities for skilled volunteers

UXUA creator Wilbert Das has been honored by the Trancoso community by being nominated a festeiro (honorary host) of the town’s oldest and most colorful religious festival, the festa São Brás, held over 24-hours starting at 9 pm the night of February 2nd